Edinson Cavani made post featuring a racially offensive term after Manchester United's 3-2 win at Southampton on November 29; Striker will miss games against Aston Villa, Manchester City and Watford; United stess there was no 'racist intent' in the post.

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been banned for three games and fined £100,000 for an Instagram post last month.

Cavani must complete also face-to-face education after admitting a charge for a breach of FA Rule E3. He will miss United's games against Aston Villa, Manchester City and Watford.

An FA statement said: "A comment posted on the Manchester United FC striker's Instagram page was insulting, abusive, improper and brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1. The post also constitutes an "aggravated breach", which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

"An independent Regulatory Commission was appointed to decide the sanction and its written reasons will be published in due course."

Manchester United stressed there was 'no racist intent' in the post and said in a club statement: "As he has stated, Edinson Cavani wasn't aware that his words could have been misconstrued and he sincerely apologised for the post and to anyone who was offended.

"Despite his honest belief that he was simply sending an affectionate thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he chose not to contest the charge out of respect for, and solidarity with, The FA and the fight against racism in football.

"While it is clear that context and intent are key factors, we note that the independent Regulatory Commission was required to impose a minimum three-game suspension. The club trusts that the independent Regulatory Commission will make it clear in its written reasons that Edinson Cavani is not a racist, nor was there any racist intent in relation to his post."

Shortly after deleting the post, Cavani issued an apology which read: "The message I posted after the game on Sunday was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend, thanking him for his congratulations after the game.

"The last thing I wanted to do was cause offence to anyone. I am completely opposed to racism and deleted the message as soon as it was explained that it can be interpreted differently. I would like to sincerely apologise for this."

SOURCE: https://shyscore.com/football/cavani-faces-3-game-ban-after-racial-instagram-post/

A very poor decision by the English FA

Mr Negro By The Time U Come Back U Will Not Recognize Man Utd Again

Man Utd will be still be good without him

He only thanked a friend in his language and even took down the post and apologized.

Cultural sensitivity at it's finest.

davinking:
Mr Negro By The Time U Come Back U Will Not Recognize Man Utd Again

That is very unfair and harsh decision by the English FA, but with cavani or without him we will still win matches

Damn, not good at all, but still GGMU!!!

Pity... He should take the punishment in stride. The world is so full of misunderstandings and hypocrisy.

I believe F.A's hands were tied on this matter... Good thing it is just 3 games (1 EPL, 1 EFL, and 1 F.A)... At least he will be available for the Anfield clash.

Rashford, Greenwood, and most importantly, Martial have got to fully step up to their duties and up their games in his absence.

Fergie001, Kyase, Fuckingmallam45, Redblood01, Ray07, Xynerise, Mansakhalifa...

Angelfrost:
Pity... He should take the punishment in stride. The world is so full of misunderstandings and hypocrisy.

I believe F.A's hands were tied on this matter... Good thing it is just 3 games (1 EPL, 1 EFL, and 1 F.A)... At least he will be available for the Anfield clash.

Rashford, Greenwood, and most importantly, Martial have got to fully step up to their duties and up their games in his absence.

Fergie001, Kyase, Fuckingmallam45, Redblood01, Ray07, Xynerise, Mansakhalifa...

I blame united for not appealing this ban, what fuckery.....

Well he will get enough rest to face Liverpool, still a good thing

Angelfrost:
Pity... He should take the punishment in stride. The world is so full of misunderstandings and hypocrisy.

I believe F.A's hands were tied on this matter... Good thing it is just 3 games (1 EPL, 1 EFL, and 1 F.A)... At least he will be available for the Anfield clash.

Rashford, Greenwood, and most importantly, Martial have got to fully step up to their duties and up their games in his absence.

Fergie001, Kyase, Fuckingmallam45, Redblood01, Ray07, Xynerise, Mansakhalifa...

We live in a VERY sensitive time as far as racism is concerned, and Cavani knows that. He is still adored by millions of black teenagers in Paris who called him PRINCE of the PARC DES PRINCES ( PSG stadium). Apparently, these Uruguayans have a problem with this word. Remember as Suarez got in trouble for calling Évra something like that?. Uruguay is a nice, peaceful country with very nice people and black guys have NO problems “picking up “ WHITE metisos girls in Montevideo or around. I am talking by experience, it’s really shameful that such great sport figure still don’t realise the seriousness of their status before opening their mouths. But as with his fellow countryman Suarez, he has to be punished in some way. Racism is EVIL. Nobody should tolerate it. If he feels the way a guy from KKK thinks , then he should join them in America or live in a jungle where there’re no blacks. I wonder what Manchester United black guys will think about it, obviously he will come with an excuse. As usual! Very sad.

:Mr Negro By The Time U Come Back U Will Not Recognize Man Utd Again That is very unfair and harsh decision by the English FA, but with cavani or without him we will still win matches

Angelfrost:
Pity... He should take the punishment in stride. The world is so full of misunderstandings and hypocrisy.

I believe F.A's hands were tied on this matter ... Good thing it is just 3 games (1 EPL, 1 EFL, and 1 F.A)... At least he will be available for the Anfield clash.

Rashford, Greenwood, and most importantly, Martial have got to fully step up to their duties and up their games in his absence.

Fergie001, Kyase, Fuckingmallam45, Redblood01, Ray07, Xynerise, Mansakhalifa...

You have said it all.

As we get into the New Year....long life & prosperity to us all, Amen.